Tandem TruSteel Infusion Set User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Tandem
Table of Contents
T:SLIM X2 INSULIN PUMP AND INSERTING YOUR
TruSteel Infusion Set
TruSteel Infusion Set
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Open packaging and remove the protective cap from the connector needle.
⚑ Note: Clean the insertion area with an alcohol prep pad or other recommended
skin preparation.| Hold the connector needle at the point where it connects
with the tubing and insert it into the coupling housing.
You should hear a click.
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Fill your tubing according to the instructions detailed in the Tandem Diabetes
Care insulin pump user guide.
⚠ Caution: DO NOT fill tubing while the infusion set is connected to your
body.| Fill your tubing according to the instructions detailed in the Tandem
Diabetes Care insulin pump user guide.
⚠ Caution: DO NOT fill tubing while the infusion set is connected to your
body.
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When filling the tubing, hold the steel needle pointing down. Make sure there
is no air in the tubing. Stop after three drops of insulin have appeared from
the needle.| While holding the retaining wings of the infusion set, carefully
remove the backing paper under the needle.
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Gently twist and pull off the guard from the steel needle.| Pinch the skin at
your selected insertion area with one hand to help lift the skin away from
any muscle tissue.
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Insert the needle and release the pinched skin.| Massage the adhesive
tapethoroughly onto your skin.
⚠ Caution: DO NOT attempt to straighten the adhesive if curled.
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Remove the backing paper from the coupling housing and attach it to a
location that allows for easy access.
⚑ Note: Ensure that the tubing between the introducer needle and housing
is not too tight.| Skip the “Fill Cannula” step in the load process, set your
Site Reminder for 48 hours, depending on your insulin type, and resume
insulin.
⚠ Caution: ALWAYS check glucose levels 1-2 hours after inserting to make
sure it’s working properly.
Disconnect
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Place your finger in front of the coupling housing, gently squeeze the sides
of the connector and pull the connector needle straight out.| Insert the
circular protective cap into the connector needle.| Insert the disconnect
cover into the coupling housing.
Reconnect
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Remove the protective cap from the connector needle.| With the needle pointing
down, fill the tubing until you see insulin drop from the needle.
⚠ Caution: DO NOT fill tubing while the infusion set is connected to your
body.
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Remove the disconnect cover from the coupling housing.| Hold the connector
needle and insert it into the coupling housing. You should hear a click.
This reference sheet is intended to supplement the instructions included with
your TruSteel infusion set. Please refer to those instructions (available for
download at tandemdiabetes.com/support) for a complete list of warnings and
precautions.
Important Safety Information: Caution: Federal Law (United States of America)
restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. These
infusion sets are indicated for the subcutaneous infusion of insulin
administered by the t:slim X2 insulin pump for the treatment of diabetes.
These infusion sets are indicated for single use. For contraindications,
warnings, precautions, and other important information, please refer to the
instructions for use accompanying the infusion sets.
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TruSteel, t:lock, and t:slim X2 are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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